In a shocking twist that only The Simpsons could pull off, one of Springfield’s most invisible citizens — the long-suffering, squeaky-voiced teenager — has finally been promoted from “random guy who works at everything” to full-on character with a name, personality, and even a love life.

That’s right: after 35 seasons , the Squeaky-Voiced Teen is no longer just comic relief. He now has a name (Andrew Teen ), a backstory, a crush on Amy, and enough emotional baggage to qualify for therapy… if therapy wasn’t too expensive in Springfield.

🧒 Who Is This Mysterious Teen?

If you’ve ever wondered who that awkward teen with the voice like a mouse on helium is, congratulations — you’re not alone. The Squeaky-Voiced Teen has been popping up since Season 2, usually as:

• A lazy employee
• A confused bystander
• A victim of workplace abuse
• Or simply someone getting yelled at by Mr. Burns

He’s worked at the Kwik-E-Mart, the nuclear plant, the movie theater, and probably Bart’s lemonade stand (where he was fired for giving free refills). But until Season 36’s episode “Full Heart, Empty Pool,” he had never once been given a proper storyline — or even a consistent name.

Over the years, fans have seen him referred to as “Jeremy” in deleted scenes, “Steve” on a nametag, and possibly “Peterson” or “Freedman” depending on which alternate universe we’re in. Now? He’s officially Andrew Teen , and he’s here to make us feel things.

💘 Andrew Gets His Own Mini-Romance Arc

In “Full Heart, Empty Pool,” Andrew opens the episode by debating which band T-shirt to wear before settling on one with a feminist slogan — clearly an attempt to impress his longtime friend/crush, Amy.

We also learn he lives with two very unimpressed parents who are more concerned about legal paperwork than his prom plans. And when Homer accidentally gets himself declared legally irresponsible, Andrew finds himself dragged into court as a witness.

But the real kicker? By the end of the episode, Andrew successfully asks out Amy , and they share a sweet moment where she kisses him on the cheek — causing his trademark squeaky voice to momentarily deepen into something resembling maturity.

It’s the kind of payoff that made fans cheer, cry, and immediately start drafting fanfiction.

📈 From Gag to Character: The Simpsons’ Signature Move

This isn’t the first time The Simpsons has turned a background joke into a fully realized character. Remember:

• Comic Book Guy , who went from yelling “Worst. [Something]. Ever.” to having a wife, a kid, and a podcast?
• Dr. Nick Riviera , the quack doctor who somehow got his own tragic origin story?
• Lurleen Lumpkin , the country singer who almost stole Homer from Marge?

And let’s not forget Ned Flanders , who started as a punchline and ended up being arguably the moral center of the show.

So while Andrew Teen may still be best suited for background gags — like working at a new business every week or being chased by Kang and Kodos — it’s nice to know he can carry a subplot when needed.

🤔 Could He Carry His Own Episode?

Absolutely. Andrew’s home life already sets up some great potential stories — especially if we explore how his overly responsible nature contrasts with his clueless parents. Think of it as The Simpsons meets Eighth Grade , but with more donuts and less TikTok.

Still, part of what makes Andrew so funny is his unpredictability. If he suddenly became a regular lead, would he lose that charm? Probably. There’s something beautifully tragic about watching a teenager get used as a plot device, then shuffled back into obscurity.

But hey — at least now we know his name. That’s more than we can say for the guy who plays the drums in the school band and never says a word.